Research Assistant Electrical Engineering

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications or a combination of experience skills and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of 2 years.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

Support the design and development of automated machinery for modular offsite construction through electrical schematic development control panel design component selection system integration testing and commissioning. Contribute to the development of Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems computer vision and machine learning applications SCADA and digital twin infrastructure and integrated Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows that enable advanced digital manufacturing and automated construction processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize automation processes improve system performance and troubleshoot operational issues.

• Design and develop 2D electrical schematics for automated machinery.
• Create and maintain 3D layouts of electrical control panels ensuring space optimization and compliance with design standards.
• Configure SCADA and digital-twin systems and develop Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows that convert building models into machine-executable instructions.
• Prepare and manage bills of materials (BOM) for electrical systems including component selection and documentation accuracy.
• Assist with electrical maintenance troubleshooting and performance optimization of automated equipment.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical control system design and development.
• Experience with real-time digital twins Revit/BIM and IFC data and model-to-machine workflows such as toolpaths robot programs and nesting files.
• Proficient in SolidWorks Electrical SolidWorks EPLAN and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with construction practices and industrial automation environments.

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.